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Pitanga (Surinam cherry) vs. Sour cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pitanga (Surinam cherry) and Sour cherry different?

  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is richer in Vitamin C, while Sour cherry is higher in Iron.
  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry) covers your daily need of Vitamin C 29% more than Sour cherry.

Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw and Cherries, sour, canned, water pack, drained types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 2.7% 9.1% 7.5% 0% 0% 4.7% 0.39% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.3% 10% 24% 0% 1.9% 6.9% 0.52% 7.7% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.7%
Contains more IronIron +220%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.5%
~equal in Copper ~mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 88% 90% 0% 0% 7.5% 9.2% 5.6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 0% 0% 0% 6.3% 15% 4.9% 2.5% 11% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +8666.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 91%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 7.49 g
Water: 90.81 g
Other: 0.5 g
10% 88%
Protein: 0.69 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.45 g
Water: 88.31 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.9%
Contains more FatsFats +90.5%
Contains more OtherOther +47.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.5%
~equal in Water ~88.31g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Sour cherry
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Sour cherry Opinion
Calories 33kcal 42kcal Sour cherry
Protein 0.8g 0.69g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fats 0.4g 0.21g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin C 26.3mg 0.3mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Net carbs 7.49g 9.25g Sour cherry
Carbs 7.49g 10.45g Sour cherry
Magnesium 12mg 8mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Calcium 9mg 11mg Sour cherry
Potassium 103mg 115mg Sour cherry
Iron 0.2mg 0.64mg Sour cherry
Sugar 6.99g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fiber 1.2g Sour cherry
Zinc 0.07mg Sour cherry
Phosphorus 11mg 16mg Sour cherry
Sodium 3mg 4mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin A 1500IU Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin A 75µg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Manganese 0.059mg Sour cherry
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.025mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.065mg Sour cherry
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.26mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B5 0.041mg Sour cherry
Vitamin B6 0.047mg Sour cherry
Vitamin K 8.1µg Sour cherry
Fructose 2.79g Sour cherry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Sour cherry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
5%
Sour cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
6%
Sour cherry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sour cherry
Sour cherry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sour cherry
Sour cherry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pitanga (Surinam cherry) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169129/nutrients
  2. Sour cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167769/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.